Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
138039000 | Flow facilitating | 53 |
20080210325 | Distributor - In the field of flow distributors there is a need for a flow distributor which produces a uniform distribution of particulate material within a carrier fluid without causing a substantial pressure drop in the carrier fluid. A flow distributor ( | 09-04-2008 |
20080289714 | Flow Control Method and Apparatus - An apparatus and method for redirecting fluid flow in a plenum provides flow performance (quality), structural, and economic advantages by using an array of flat blades that is mounted at an angle with respect to the inlet (upstream) fluid flow, such that the blades are tilted with respect to that flow and correspondingly redirect the flow in a desired direction. The apparatus, also referred to as a “GSG” or “graduated straightening grid,” has a range of applications, and offers a number of performance, structural, and economic advantages in large-scale applications. As a particular, but non-limiting example, one or more embodiments of the flow-redirecting apparatus taught herein are configured for use in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems where catalytic reactors are used for scrubbing industrial flue gases. | 11-27-2008 |
20090090423 | Method of forming a current that generates Tornado Like Jets (TLJ) embedded into the flow, and the surface for its implementation - The invention relates to hydroaeromechanics, heat and mass exchange and power engineering, medical instrument engineering, and other branches of economy, in which the motion of a continuous medium (gases, liquids, and mixtures thereof) defines the functional and technical-and-economical efficiency. It relates to the method of forming the currents of a new type whose flow has the embedded tornado-like jets connected with the boundary layer on the streamlined surfaces, sucking this layer out and transferring the sucked mass into the main stream. In accordance with the suggested current forming method, the streamlined surfaces are made in the form of alternating originally smooth and curvilinear portions, the latter having the curvature of different signs and interfacing at the point where they have a common tangent; the ratio of the curvature radii of these portions: R | 04-09-2009 |
20090090424 | PIPING HAVING FLUID-MIXING REGION - An object is to prevent thermal fatigue, resulting from variations in temperature interfaces, of piping having a fluid-mixing region where fluids of different temperatures are mixed. Piping | 04-09-2009 |
20090095368 | HIGH FRICTION INTERFACE FOR IMPROVED FLOW AND METHOD - A tubular body for flowing fluid includes an inside diameter surface of the tubular body; and a surface treatment of the inside diameter surface sufficient to cause a viscous interaction with a fluid flowing therethrough and method. | 04-16-2009 |
20090114300 | FIRE HOSE WITH OUTER INDICATION TEXTURES AND INNER FLOW GUIDE TEXTURES - A fire hose comprises a flexible tube; an inner liner installed to an inner wall of the flexible tube; a surface of the inner liner having a plurality of flow guide textures which are formed along an axial direction of the hose; the flow guide textures protruding or recessed from the surface of the inner liner with a high between 0.5 to 2 mm; and at least one indication texture being formed on the outer surface of the fire hose. Preferably, there are two indication textures which are arranged at two edges at the fire hose is flat as a sheet. | 05-07-2009 |
20090218000 | Apparatus for Redirecting a Medium Flowing in a Pipeline - An apparatus for redirecting a medium flowing in a pipeline. The apparatus includes a plurality of individual tubes and at least a first perforated plate and a second perforated plate having a plurality of perforations, wherein the first perforated plate is provided in the region of the inlet and wherein the second perforated plate is provided in the region of the outlet for the purpose of holding and guiding the individual tubes. The number of perforations in the two perforated plates corresponds to the number of individual tubes, wherein the individual tubes each bend in a central region by a predetermined bending angle, wherein the bending angle of each individual tube is so selected, that the individual tubes form a bundle having an essentially circular cross section. The individual tubes extend in the bundle essentially parallel to one another, and wherein the inlet region and the outlet region of each individual tube are straight. | 09-03-2009 |
20090250132 | Fluid flow control device - A flow control device that is uniquely capable of providing uniform flow under changing environmental conditions of temperature and pressure. The device achieves flow rate stabilization by taking advantage of the properties of the moving fluid in a channel with eddy currents that are generated as fluid moves past obstacles located in the fluid flow path. The shape and magnitude of such eddies depend on the viscosity of the fluid. Additionally, the device can also simultaneously stabilize the fluid flow rate under varying pressure by using a strategically positioned, yieldably deformable elastomeric membrane. Therefore, the invention uniquely combines two devices into one novel fluidic device that can stabilize a flow rate under simultaneously changing temperatures and pressures. | 10-08-2009 |
20090260702 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING SOLID BODY HAVING SUPERHYDROPHOBIC SURFACE STRUCTURE AND SUPERHYDROPHOBIC TUBE USING THE SAME METHOD - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a solid body having a superhydrophobic surface structure formed by using a surface treatment of a metal body, a replication process, and a polymer sticking phenomenon to increase efficiency of fluid transfer and prevent foreign materials from being accumulated in the tube, and a superhydrophobic fluid transfer tube using the method. The superhydrophobic fluid transfer tube includes a fluid guider and a solid body provided on a fluid contact surface of the fluid guider and has micrometer-scaled unevenness and nanometer-scaled protrusions. In the method, a plurality of nanometer-scaled holes are formed on a surface of a metal body through an anodizing process, a replica is formed by immersing the metal body provided with the nanometer-scaled holes in a non-wetting polymer material and solidifying the non-wetting polymer material, the solid body having the superhydrophobic surface is formed by removing the metal body and an anode oxide from the replica, and the solid body is provided to a fluid contact surface of a fluid guider for guiding a fluid. | 10-22-2009 |
20090266436 | METHODS FOR STABILIZING FLOW IN CHANNELS AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - A method and system for stabilizing flow includes introducing a flow into a channel with a minimum cross-sectional dimension of less than three millimeters and triggering a release of one or more bubbles in the flow at one or more locations in the channel. The one or more locations are spaced in from an inlet and an outlet to the channel. | 10-29-2009 |
20100024910 | FILLING NOZZLE - A filling nozzle is provided which has a high flow straightening effect and is capable of forming a stable liquid flow of a circular cross section. In a filling nozzle in which a flow straightening member for straightening the flow of liquid is arranged in a hollow nozzle body, a flow straightening plate with a multitude of fine holes formed therethrough so as to pass the liquid therethrough is used a the flow straightening member, and a divergent chamfered portion, which act as a guide means for guiding fine streams of liquid flowing out from adjacent individual fine holes in a direction to bring them into contact with one another, is formed on an opening edge of an outlet of each fine hole on an outlet side surface of the flow straightening plate. | 02-04-2010 |
20100071793 | APPARATUS FOR STABILIZATION AND DECELERATION OF SUPERSONIC FLOW INCORPORATING A DIVERGING NOZZLE AND PERFORATED PLATE - An apparatus is disclosed for reducing pressure and velocity of a particulate-laden, supersonic vent gas stream from a pressure vessel such as an autoclave. The apparatus includes a diverging duct in which the vent gas expands, and a perforated plate located inside the diverging duct. The perforated plate provides an area reduction that increases back pressure and forces an upstream normal shock in the diverging duct, thereby bringing about a desired reduction in pressure and velocity. The perforated plate is comprised of a material, such as a ceramic, that is resistant to erosion by the abrasive particulate entrained in the high velocity vent gas. The perforated plate has a central portion provided with holes and an imperforate peripheral portion which is resiliently received between connection flanges of the duct. | 03-25-2010 |
20100084034 | FLOW STRAIGHTENER FOR A FLOWMETER, IN PARTICULAR AN ULTRASONIC METERING DEVICE - Flow straightener for a flowmeter, in particular an ultrasonic metering device, which can be fitted into a flow pipe which is upstream of or in the flowmeter and through which the fluid to be measured flows with a main direction of flow (H), comprising a number of vanes ( | 04-08-2010 |
20100154911 | Turning vane for air duct - An air turning vane and rail assembly for promoting laminar air flow in an angled duct work section, including a pair of rails in parallel spaced apart relation, each of the rails having an elongated body part and a plurality of tabs spaced apart from each other punched from and bent to extend generally perpendicular to the body part in a height distance H, and a plurality of air turning vanes in parallel and spaced apart relation to each other and situated between and perpendicular to the rails in a ladder-like assembly, each of the turning vanes including a single sheet of metal that is folded in a U-bend to form elongated generally rectangular upper and lower walls, each wall having opposite end edges, the vane defining a lengthwise axis extending between the opposite ends, the upper wall in end view defining an arc of first radius of curvature, and the lower wall in end view defining an arc of second radius of curvature greater than the first radius of curvature, with a crescent shaped space defined between the upper and lower walls, and a plurality of crimp spots spaced apart from each other in the lengthwise direction for stabilizing the upper and lower walls in the vane configuration, each crimp spot extending transversely through the marginal portions of the upper and lower walls, each two adjacent crimp spots being spaced apart from each other in the lengthwise direction a distance L which is less than the distance H, and in each of the crescent shaped spaces in ends of the vanes one of the tabs being inserted and bent to generally conform to and fit snugly. | 06-24-2010 |
20100180972 | DIMPLES LIFTING PIPE FOR MINING DEEP-SEA MINERAL RESOURCES - Disclosed herein is a lifting pipe which is used in a manganese nodule mining system including a collection device for collecting deep-sea manganese nodules and a lifting pump and which has a structure in which dimples are formed on the surface of the lifting pipe so as to reduce drag so that the lifting pipe is less influenced by flows of ocean current. The dimpled lifting pipe includes dimples that are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the dimpled lifting pipe, so that turbulent flows are generated, thereby reducing drag caused by ocean currents of a deep sea. | 07-22-2010 |
20100224275 | FLOW STRAIGHTENING APPARATUS - An apparatus for straightening fluid flow in a conduit or pipeline, such as an irrigation pipeline, resides in an integral assembly of a conical fluid flow displacement member effective to substantially lineralize the velocity profile of fluid flowing through the pipeline and a plurality of circumferentially spaced vanes extending longitudinally and radially of the conical member and effective to mitigate swirl and eccentric velocity profiles in the flowing fluid. The conical member consists simply of a single cone that is centered in the pipeline by the vanes. A bolt extending through the wall of the pipe and threaded into a nut on a vane secures the straightener in the line. | 09-09-2010 |
20100326555 | MOLDED PLASTIC PIPE - The invention relates to a plastic molded pipe, in particular for fuel-conducting return lines in injection systems for internal combustion engines. The plastic molded pipe has an inner pipe and an outer encapsulation made of a plastic material with connectors for additional components of the fuel injection system. The inner pipe is embodied as a plastic inner pipe with at least one bend. | 12-30-2010 |
20110079308 | DRAIN FOR EXHAUST GAS DUCT - An exhaust gas duct includes a hollow duct section having a peripheral wall, a slot in said peripheral wall, the slot opening in a direction counter to a flow direction through the hollow duct section; and a baffle plate located on an exterior surface of the peripheral wall, upstream of the slot relative to the flow direction. | 04-07-2011 |
20110174408 | FLOW MIXER AND CONDITIONER - A flow conditioner for use within a conduit conditions flowing media within the conduit to provide a swirl-free, symmetric, and reproducible velocity profile regardless of upstream flow distortions, disturbances, or anomalies. Tabs are cut from a single plate and bent or affixed to provide conditioning of the flowing media. Single tabs or tab pairs emanating from common vertices can be formed so that they diverge in, or against, the direction of flowing media. The flow conditioner requires as little as three pipe diameters to condition the flow stream allowing close placement to elbows, valves, tees, and other disturbances typically seen in industrial plants. | 07-21-2011 |
20120080112 | Device for causing turbulent flow in a tank assembly - Disclosed is a device for causing turbulent flow in a tank assembly that has an internal fluid cell and a fitting for allowing fluid to enter and exit the fluid cell from the exterior of the tank assembly. The device includes a main body portion and first and second retaining arms. The first and second retaining arms extend from the main body portion of the device and are adapted and configured for supporting the device substantially within the fitting of the tank assembly. A plurality of curved vane elements extend from the main body portion which cause turbulent flow in the fluid cell of the tank assembly by redirecting fluid entering the tank assembly axially through the fitting in a non-axial direction into the fluid cell. | 04-05-2012 |
20120152394 | TURNING VANE FOR AIR DUCT - An air turning vane and rail assembly including a pair of rails, a plurality of tabs having a height distance H, a plurality of air turning vanes, each of the turning vanes including a single sheet of metal that is folded in a U-bend to form elongated generally rectangular upper and lower walls, each wall having opposite end edges, the upper wall in end view defining an arc of a first radius of curvature, and the lower wall in end view defining an arc of second radius of curvature greater than the first radius of curvature, and a plurality of crimp spots spaced apart from each other in the lengthwise direction extending transversely through the marginal portions of the upper and lower walls each. | 06-21-2012 |
20120222767 | Exhaust Aftertreatment Device With Integrated Shell And Baffle - An exhaust treatment device includes an inner shell, an outer shell and insulation material positioned between the inner shell and the outer shell. An inlet tube has an end in communication with a cavity defined by the inner shell. A substrate for treating engine exhaust is positioned within the inner shell. A baffle plate includes a plurality of apertures positioned such that the exhaust passes through the apertures prior to entering the substrate. The baffle plate supports an end of the inner shell and the inlet tube. | 09-06-2012 |
20120222768 | System for Global Flow Field Management Using Distributed, Surface-Embedded, Nano-Scale Boundary Layer Actuation - Systems to provide distributed flow control actuation to manage the behavior of a global flow field, are provided. An example of a system can include an aerodynamic structure having an outer surface, and an array of a plurality of nano-scale effectors connected to the outer surface of the aerodynamic structure to be in fluid contact with a flowing fluid when operationally flowing, to induce controlled, globally distributed disturbances at a viscous wall sublayer of a turbulent boundary layer of the flowing fluid when operationally flowing and to manipulate fluid behavior of the flowing fluid to thereby substantially reduce pressure loss associated with incipient separation of the fluid flow from portions of the aerodynamic structure. | 09-06-2012 |
20120279596 | Arrangement for Influencing an Exhaust Gas Flow - An arrangement for influencing the flow of an exhaust gas of a gas turbine in a channel that preferably leads to a waste-heat exchanger or boiler. A flow grating is disposed transversely in the channel at an end of the channel that faces the gas turbine. The flow grating partially obstructs the cross-sectional area of the channel, and is provided with passages. | 11-08-2012 |
20120279597 | FLUID CALMING MEMBER - A fluid calming member ( | 11-08-2012 |
20130008545 | DEVICE FOR CREATING FLUID FLOW - An apparatus and method are disclosed for inducing fluid flow. A fluid flow apparatus includes a directional membrane, a directional flow mechanism, and an oscillation module. The directional membrane allows a fluid to pass through the directional membrane in a first direction and resists fluid passing through the directional membrane in a second direction, the first direction substantially opposite the second direction. The directional flow mechanism allows a fluid to flow in a third direction and resists fluid flow in a fourth direction, the third direction substantially opposite the fourth direction. The oscillation module induces an oscillation in the directional membrane, wherein the oscillation of the directional membrane induces a flow of the fluid through the directional membrane in the first direction. | 01-10-2013 |
20130126027 | EXIT ASSEMBLY HAVING A FLUID DIVERTER THAT DISPLACES THE PATHWAY OF A FLUID INTO TWO OR MORE PATHWAYS - According to an embodiment, an exit assembly comprises: a fluid inlet; an exit chamber; a fluid outlet, wherein the fluid outlet is located within the exit chamber; and a fluid diverter, wherein the fluid diverter is connected to the fluid inlet and the exit chamber, wherein a fluid is capable of flowing from the fluid inlet, through the fluid diverter, and into the exit chamber, and wherein the shape of the fluid diverter is selected such that the fluid diverter is capable of displacing the pathway of the fluid from the fluid inlet into a first fluid pathway, a second fluid pathway, or combinations thereof, wherein the first fluid pathway and the second fluid pathway are located within the exit chamber. According to another embodiment, the fluid diverter increasingly displaces the pathway of the fluid from the fluid inlet into the first fluid pathway as the viscosity or density of the fluid decreases, or as the flow rate of the fluid increases, and the fluid diverter increasingly displaces the pathway of the fluid from the fluid inlet into the second fluid pathway as the viscosity or density of the fluid increases, or as the flow rate of the fluid decreases. | 05-23-2013 |
20130153074 | FLOW CONDITIONER - The invention relates to a flow conditioner for conditioning a fluid flow comprising a pipe having a constriction with a reduced pipe cross-section, at least one ring-shaped element arranged inside the pipe which has an outer diameter which is smaller than the inner diameter of the pipe in the axial region of the pipe in which the at least one ring-shaped element is arranged, and having an areal web whose surface normal is not in parallel with the pipe axis. The invention further relates to a throughflow measurement system for measuring a fluid throughflow through a pipe having a measurement device and a flow conditioner in accordance with the invention arranged upstream of the measurement device. | 06-20-2013 |
20130248036 | Polygonal Fluid Flow Displacement Members - The present invention provides a fluid flow displacement member for linearizing the fluid inside a polygon conduit comprising in relation to the direction of fluid an upstream end and an optional downstream end, after the upstream end at least one peripheral edge. Also within the scope of this invention is a fluid flow apparatus containing such a fluid flow displacement member. | 09-26-2013 |
20130269817 | PUMP SUCTION PIPE - The present invention is to suppress generation of cavitation in an impeller of a pump and disproportion of generation areas thereof by suppressing a secondary flow generated in a bent portion of a pump suction pipe. A pump suction pipe includes: a suction pipe outlet portion that is connected to an impeller suction port of a pump and is arranged in the up-and-down direction; a suction pipe inlet portion that is arranged in the lateral direction; and a suction pipe bent portion that connects the suction pipe outlet portion and the suction pipe inlet portion to each other and changes a flow from the lateral direction to the up-and-down direction. The distance from a reference point to an inner end of the suction pipe bent portion is monotonically increased from the upstream side to the downstream side on a vertical cross-section. | 10-17-2013 |
20130306182 | LUBRICATION DRYING PROCESS FOR TUBE - A method of lubricating an interior of a tube includes applying a lubricant including a mixture of an additive and a solvent into an interior of a tube. A flow of drying agent is injected into a first end of the tube to force the solvent from the interior of the tube via a second end of the tube thereby leaving a coating of additive at the interior of the tube. The drying agent is heated to remove additional solvent from the interior of the tube via evaporation. | 11-21-2013 |
20130312858 | FLOW CONTROL GRID - A flow control grid includes a plurality of channel assemblies connected to one another. Each of the plurality of channel assemblies defines a flow straightening section and a flow turning section. The flow turning section has an arcuate segment and a first substantially flat segment. The first substantially flat segment is positioned in the flow straightening section. The arcuate segment extends outwardly from the flow straightening section. | 11-28-2013 |
20130340873 | APPARATUS FOR REDUCING TURBULENCE IN A FLUID STREAM - A system for conveying fluid includes a conduit segment and a pump disposed downstream of and fluidicly coupled to the conduit segment. The conduit segment has an interior volume for conveying the fluid in a predetermined direction of flow and a plurality of elongate vanes disposed within the interior volume. | 12-26-2013 |
20140014215 | RETURN DIFFUSER FOR HYDRAULIC TANK - A diffuser assembly for a hydraulic reservoir is disclosed. The diffuser assembly includes an inlet tube for connection to the inlet to the reservoir. A middle portion of the middle tube is connected to a plurality of diffusers. The diffusers are disposed at an angle with respect to an axis of the inlet tube and the axis of the inlet to the reservoir so that fluid flowing into the reservoir must change flow directions for entering and exiting the diffusers. The disclosed diffuser assembly is less prone to damaged cause by fluid flow spikes and is particularly useful for high flow/high pressure applications. | 01-16-2014 |
20140014216 | Flow Stabilizer - A flow stabilizer includes a base, a noise reduction structure, and a plurality of protrusion structures. The noise reduction structure is disposed on the base. The protrusion structures are disposed between the base and the noise reduction structure. The protrusion structures define a plurality of intervals, and at least two intervals are not equal. | 01-16-2014 |
20140014217 | Flow Stabilizer - A flow stabilizer includes a base and a noise reduction structure. The noise reduction structure is disposed on the base, and it includes a first surface and a second surface. The edges of first surface and the second surface are curved. | 01-16-2014 |
20140026999 | EXHAUST DIFFUSER FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE HAVING CURVED AND OFFSET STRUTS - An exhaust diffuser having an outer turbine mounting interface, an outer exhaust collector mounting interface, an outer diffuser wall extending between the outer turbine mounting interface and the outer exhaust collector mounting interface, an inner turbine mounting interface, an inner exhaust collector mounting interface, an inner diffuser wall extending between the inner turbine mounting interface and the inner exhaust collector mounting interface, and a plurality of struts circumferentially distributed around the center axis and extending between the outer diffuser wall and the inner diffuser wall, wherein each of the plurality of struts is radially curved between the diffuser flow outer wall and the diffuser flow inner wall, respectively, and wherein the termination points of each strut is outer wall interface are radially offset from each other. | 01-30-2014 |
20140041744 | Fluid Flow Control and Debris Intercepting Apparatus - A fluid flow control and debris intercepting apparatus for controlling the flow of fluid and the introduction of debris into the entrance of a water diversion system such as a curbside storm drain. | 02-13-2014 |
20140182727 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR FLOOD CONTROL - A dynamic fluid flow control structure is provided that allows precise control over fluid flow using a series of two or more orifices, at least one of which may be reconfigured to change its flow characteristics. A flood control system and a flood control process are provided that emulate a preset discharge profile over time. Some versions of the structure, process, and system can be used to provide controlled storm discharge patterns in a developed area that emulate the natural pre-development discharge patterns. | 07-03-2014 |
20140196809 | Low Flow Drain Pipe - A pipe fitting includes a pipe fitting body having a first end in fluidic communication with a second end, the ends configured to receive a pipe. At least one of the first or second ends comprises a non-circular sectional shape having a low flow enhancement channel disposed at a bottom. The low flow enhancement channel is configured to comprise a first depth of a fluid that is greater than a second depth of the same fluid in a substantially circular section pipe where the non-circular sectional shape and the circular section pipe comprise substantially the same overall cross sectional area. A stand may be associated with the pipe fitting, the stand configured to accept the pipe fitting body in an orientation where the low flow enhancement channel is disposed at the bottom of the non-circular shape. | 07-17-2014 |
20140318657 | FLUID CONVEYING APPARATUS WITH LOW DRAG, ANTI-FOULING FLOW SURFACE AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A fluid conveying apparatus including a wall structure forming a channel for conveying fluid. The channel is bounded by an interior face of the wall structure. A rice leaf-like textured surface is formed on the interior face. The textured surface includes a plurality of micropillars projecting from the interior face and arranged in a geometry akin to rice leaf micropapillae. In some embodiments, the textured surface is a replica of a rice leaf hierarchical structure. In other embodiments, the micropillars are arranged to define a plurality of longitudinal grooves having a transverse sinusoidal pattern. The micropillars can are arranged in a substantially uniform micropattern, and have a diameter of about 2 μm, a height of about 4 μm, and a pitch distance of about 4 μm. A nanostructured coating can assist in rendering the micropillars superhydrophobic, and mimics the waxy nanobumps of a native rice leaf. | 10-30-2014 |
20140326348 | FLUID FLOW DIRECTOR - A fluid flow director for use in a water treatment system is provided. The fluid flow director is defined by a plastic sheet made up of a plastic substrate with a protective coating. The plastic substrate has fasteners disposed along two parallel edges thereof and the protective coating is substantially opaque to UV light. The plastic sheet is configured to be helically rolled such that the fasteners align and sealingly mate to form a tube. The fasteners are sized, constructed, and arranged to sealingly mate to form a substantially water-tight seam therebetween. In one embodiment, the plastic substrate is polyethylene and the UV opaque coating is polytetrafluoroethylene (“PTFE”). | 11-06-2014 |
20160003416 | Systems and Methods for Generating Swirl in Pipelines - A system for generating swirl includes a pipe and at least two orifice plates located within a section of the pipe and defining a swirl generation area. Each orifice plate has an off-set orifice or hole and is configured to have a position that is adjustable within the swirl generation area. Each orifice plate may be oriented at an angle variable to each other to generate a variable degree of swirl as fluid flow exits the swirl generation area. | 01-07-2016 |
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20160061381 | Pressure Vessels, Design and Method of Manufacturing Using Additive Printing - Method and design of a pressure vessel having an internal supportive structure that reduces pressure forces applied to the external shell of the vessel by distributing such forces via internal bonds mostly connected to a central supporting element. The method and design allow making much lighter and stronger pressure vessels and containers using additive manufacturing technology, known as 3D printing. | 03-03-2016 |
20160070271 | MULTI-HOLE ORIFICE PLATE FOR FLOW CONTROL, AND FLOW CONTROLLER USING THE SAME - A multi-hole orifice plate for flow control includes an orifice plate for controlling the flow rate of a fluid, wherein the opening area of one orifice necessary for the passage of a predetermined flow rate of fluid is divided to provide a plurality of orifices having a total opening area equal to said opening area. | 03-10-2016 |
20160097411 | FLOW CONDITIONER AND METHOD OF DESIGNING SAME - A flow conditioner includes a single disk having a first side and a second side; an outer ring comprising a plurality of holes, wherein the holes extend from the outer ring to the first side of said disk; at least one inner ring recessed from the outer ring, said at least one inner ring comprising a plurality of holes, wherein the holes extend from the at least one inner ring to the first side of said disk; and a central hole recessed from the at least one inner ring. The plurality of holes in the outer ring and in the at least one inner ring provide fluid passages of unequal length from a first side of the flow conditioner to a second side of the flow conditioner. | 04-07-2016 |
20160123357 | UNIVERSAL VELOCITY STACK AND METHOD FOR CREATING LAMINAR AIR FLOW - A universal velocity stack detachably connects to various types of throttle bodies, and is shaped and dimensioned to enable a laminar air flow through the throttle body, both at low velocities, and even at high velocities, where air turbulence ordinarily occurs. In this manner, fuel economy and engine performance may be enhanced as a smoother, larger density of air enters an intake manifold. The universal velocity stack is adapted to be coupled to the throttle body air inlet. The universal velocity stack is configured to detachably connect with eclectic types and sizes of throttle body air inlets for both fuel injection, and carburetor types of throttle bodies. The universal velocity stack forms a substantially trumpet shape. A cylindrical tube portion integrates into a gradually widening mouth portion. The tube portion and the mouth portion form unique surfaces and curvatures that enable formation of the laminar air flow. | 05-05-2016 |
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